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Celebrity Endorsement-how To Measure The Risk

Posted by Anonymous on 250 Points
My Question is Related to celebrity endorsement . As far as the performance of a celebrity endorsed product is concerned. it's positively correlated to the performance of the celebrity in whatever field the celebrity is connected with no matter if the product he endorses is relevant to his profession or not. My question is that as we all know the investments in celebrities have its own risks tied to it. The celebrity may lose in a game, may be found connected with socially unaccepted behavior, becoming replaced with a new superstar etc. so what are the ways by which the maximum return from the celebrity investments can be made. I want to know those ways by which those risks can be mitigated, reduced, eliminated etc. is it possible to measure the risk associated with each celebrity depending upon the nature of the celebrity environment. Because the sport stars gradually rises to sublime and gradually lost to fame, whereas the movie stars rise in a day and fall in a day. Similarly is there a life cycle for the celebrity to pass from infant stage to adult stage? If it is there how to predict the risk tied with the celebrity who is found in declining stage suddenly in one fine morning. For example a political leader who is famous for various reforms he brought to the nation will be despised if he was found guilty in pocketing the nations money. His charisma and mass will fade in a night.
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  • Posted by Blaine Wilkerson on Member
    I think Jim and JB are dead on.

    If there were a way to measure or predict a celebrity or sports star's performance, morality, popularity, etc., the Movie industry would pay me billions to relase the info and I would make a few more billion on sports wagering. Not to mention the legislative benefits of being able to predict a future President's vices and potential criminal activity!

    In otherwords, what your are asking for is a crystal ball.

    With celebs, once you get them, MOVE FAST and get the promotions out there before they fizzle out or do something stupid. Of course, morality clauses help out a little.

    If you want to look at trends, try digging into Forrester reports to see if they have any studies from past experiences regarding the longevity of a celebrity's value with regards to endorsement. Look how often 1-800-CALL-ATT switch around.

    Good Luck!
  • Posted by Chris Blackman on Member
    Yup. Find them film them flog them then pick another.

    How about a morality clause whereby the celebrity or his/her manager has to repay the sponsor if found in flagrante delicto?

    What has Pepsi learned from its experiences? In Australia they are using not just one celebrity but a whole raft. (= many celebrities) Perhaps diversification, and thereby spreading the risk, is another possible solution?

    Break a leg!

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